Navidad Nuestra: 8 p.m. Dec. 15. The Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland. The San Francisco Boys Chorus presents “Navidad Nuestra,” a folk drama of the Nativity in the rhythms and traditions of Hispanic America and other holiday favorites. $20, $25 at the door, kids free. www.sfbc.org.

Sing You a Merry Christmas: 11 a.m. Dec. 15. Grace Cathedreal, 1100 California St. Children and families are invited to sing along to favorite Christmas carols with a cast of colorful characters. $5-$25. www.gracecathedral.org.

Bill Graham Menorah Lighting: Through Dec. 15. Union Square. Ceremony times vary each night. Snacks and warm drinks will be offered at each lighting ceremony with activities for kids. www.chabadsf.org.

Boat Parade: 6 p.m. Dec. 14. More than 60 boats decorated with lights and holiday decorations will parade along the waterfront starting at Pier 39 and travel to Marina Green before returning to Pier 39. www.visitfishermanswharf.com.

Christmas in the Park: 9 a.m.-midnight daily, through New Year’s Day. Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose. Features lights, Christmas trees, holiday music and animated elves, Winter Wonderland, amusement rides and attractions, including a 60-foot Ferris wheel that sprawls through downtown. www.christmasinthepark.com.

Downtown Ice: This outdoor ice skating rink is located between the Fairmont Hotel and San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose. Hours vary. Admission to the rink, which is open until Jan. 13, is $13-$15 (including skates and ice time). www.sjdowntown.com/downtownice.

“The Nutcracker”: Times vary. Through Dec. 23. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd. Ballet San Jose presents this holiday classic of a young girl and her beloved nutcracker. $30-$105. Schedule: www.balletsj.org/nutcracker.html. 408-288-2800.

Season of Hope: 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 23. 80 S Market St., San Jose. This series of free concerts offered by Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph starts with the San Jose Youth Symphony on Dec. 12 and ends with the Harpers Hall Celtic Harpists on Dec. 23. Schedule: www.stjosephcathedral.org.

City Lights Theater Company’s “Christmas Shorts”: Through Dec. 23, City Lights, 528 S. Second St. A series of short holiday-related plays by playwright Matt Hoverman. $16.95-$29.95 http://cltc.org.

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